Acknowledgments

The Universal Tao Publications staff involved in the preparation and production of The Secrets of the Tao Te Ching extends our gratitude to the many generations of Taoist masters who have passed on their special lineage, in the form of an unbroken oral transmission, over thousands of years. We wish to thank the thousands of unknown men and women of the Chinese healing arts who developed many of the methods and ideas presented in this book.

We thank Taoist master I Yun (Yi Eng) for his openness in transmitting the formulas of Taoist inner alchemy. We offer our gratitude to master Lao Kang Wen for sharing his healing techniques.

We offer our eternal gratitude and love to our parents and teachers for their many gifts to us. Remembering them brings joy and satisfaction to our continued efforts in presenting the Universal Tao System. Their contribution has been crucial in presenting the concepts and techniques of the Universal Tao.

We wish to thank Susan Bridle and Vickie Trihy for editing the new edition of this book, and the following people who worked on the first edition: Dennis Huntington for his editorial work and writing contributions; Colin Campbell and senior instructors Rene J. Narvarro and Annette Derksen for their insightful contributions; and Marion Knabe for her editorial assistance with early drafts of the book.

Thanks to Juan Li for the use of his beautiful and visionary paintings, illustrating Taoist esoteric practices. Special thanks also to Raruen Kaewapadung, computer graphics; Saysunee Yongyod, photographer; and Udon Jandee, illustrator.